Press Conference by the Chief Cabinet Secretary (Excerpt)

Q&As

REPORTER: I would like to ask about Japan’s own sanctions following the missile launch by North Korea. Prime Minister Abe issued instructions to swiftly review sanctions right after the launch. Please update us on the state of related coordination.

CHIEF CABINET SECRETARY SUGA: Based on the Prime Minister’s instructions, the Government is currently making preparations to enable a swift decision on detailed content from the standpoint of determining what the most effective steps for Japan to take are, in order to find a comprehensive solution to various issues, such as abductions, nuclear weapons, and missiles.

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